The government has launched a new guide to decarbonising public sector buildings and creating a net zero public estate. The Net Zero Estate Playbook aims to make national infrastructure greener by giving departments, the public sector, and government property professionals clear guidance on the design, implementation, and monitoring of net zero strategies and delivery programmes. […]
The government has outlined proposals that would see major changes to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), including requirements for organisations to disclose their ESOS data publicly and carry out a net zero assessment. The consultation is open until the end of September and changes are likely to come into force during the current phase […]
Under new rules announced this month, companies bidding for major central government contracts will need to have a ‘credible’ carbon reduction plan in place and commit to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. There are also separate rules for the wider English public sector – which tell contracting authorities to prioritise the environment […]
If you supply heating, cooling or hot water to tenants via a heat network, you may be affected by The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations. The regulations were launched in 2014 and updated in November 2020 with additional obligations for ‘heat suppliers’. Our guide explains more, and what you need to do to comply. […]
The government has laid out plans to raise energy performance standards for non-domestic buildings in 2021, in a bid to get all buildings zero carbon ready in four years’ time. The second stage of a two-part consultation was launched last week, setting out the government’s vision for implementing a “Future Buildings Standard” from 2025. It […]
The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme was launched in autumn 2020 and offers £1bn grant funding to decarbonise Public Sector buildings. The application deadline has almost passed, but with hints of a new round of funding on the way, there may still be opportunities to benefit. Here’s our update on the scheme, and what’s next. Is […]
The government has set out a £12bn “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution” to accelerate the shift towards net zero by 2050. Covering clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies, the government says the plans will create and support up to 250,000 highly-skilled green jobs. As well as major clean energy investments in […]
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new package of measures to boost jobs and the economy today, which earmarked funding to stimulate a green recovery and ‘build back better’. The Summer Economic Update included a £3 billion green investment package that the government says could help support 140,000 green jobs, as well as reducing emissions from […]
The government is consulting on options to provide future support for low carbon heat, beyond the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The proposals at a glance: A Green Gas Support Scheme: increasing the proportion of green gas in the grid through support for biomethane injection A Clean Heat Grant: support for heat pumps and in certain […]
The government is seeking views on a proposed extension to the Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme, as well as plans to re-open the scheme to new entrants. CCA is a voluntary scheme that encourages energy intensive industries to invest in energy efficiency measures, in return for reduced main rates of the Climate Change Levy (CCL). […]
MEES update: EPC B required for large rented buildings by 2031
The government has set out its long-awaited plans for strengthening the Minimum Energy Efficiency St...
Concept’s quick guide to the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme
Government funding is available to help organisations improve existing district heating and communal...
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